Beef and Mushroom Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
A traditional Bolognese with a mushroom addition
INGREDIENTS
- 350g closed cup mushrooms, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 500g lean beef mince
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 150ml red wine
- 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 300ml beef or vegetable stock
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve
- Cooked spaghetti
METHOD
- Heat the oil in a large casserole or pan; add the mince and onion and sauté over a high heat for 5 mins until the mince is lightly browned.
- Add the garlic and mushrooms and sauté for a further 3 mins.
- Add the remaining ingredients and season to taste.
- Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 mins, removing the lid halfway through cooking or until the mushrooms are tender and the sauce lovely and thick.
- Remove bay leaf, adjust the seasoning as necessary.
- Serve with freshly cooked spaghetti.
-TIP-
